In this post, we are sharing the Most Important Current Affairs of February 2026 in English, specially curated to help you prepare for various competitive exams in India. The content is organized type-wise, allowing you to quickly revise all essential updates and stay exam-ready.
Table of Contents
Important Days
- When is National Coast Guard Day observed in India?
– National Coast Guard Day is observed on 1 February. - When is World Wetlands Day observed and what is the theme for 2026?
– World Wetlands Day is observed on 2 February.
Theme: “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.” - When is World Cancer Day observed and what is the theme for 2026?
– World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February.
Theme: “United by Unique.” - When is National Deworming Day observed in India?
– National Deworming Day is observed on 10 February. - When is National Women’s Day observed in India?
– National Women’s Day is observed on 13 February. - When is World Social Justice Day observed and what is the theme?
– World Social Justice Day is observed on 20 February.
Theme: “Youth voices on multilingual education.” - When is World NGO Day observed and what is the theme?
– World NGO Day is observed on 27 February.
Theme: “Restoring Dignity Through Inclusion.” - When is National Science Day observed in India?
– National Science Day is observed on 28 February.
Appointments
- Who has been appointed as the first Advisory Board Member of Seedling Labs?
– Dr. Sunil Kumar Pathak. - Who has been appointed as Part-time Chairman of IndusInd Bank?
– Arvind Kumar. - Who has been appointed as the new CEO and Managing Director of Yes Bank?
– Prashant Kumar. - Who has been appointed as the President and CEO of Toyota Motors?
– Kenta Kon. - Who has been appointed Chair of the Global Value Chains Committee of USISPF?
– Rohit Kumar Singh. - Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Delhi Khel Mahakumbh?
– Virender Sehwag. - Who has been appointed as the interim Prime Minister of Bulgaria?
– Andrey Gyurov. - Who has been appointed as Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi?
– Alok Kumar. - Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of City Union Bank?
– Vijay Anand. - Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of AU Small Finance Bank?
– Sanjay Agarwal. - Who has been appointed as new Chairman of GIFT City?
– Pramod Agarwal. - Who has been appointed as CMD of GAIL?
– Lalith Kumar. - Who has been appointed CEO of Microsoft Gaming?
– Anshu Sharma. - Who has been appointed as new CEO of Slice Small Finance Bank?
– Rajeev Bansal. - Who has been appointed Director (Commercial) of PSPCL?
– Kaushal Kumar. - Who has been appointed as the Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA)?
– INAS Officer. - Who has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General of CRPF?
– Ravi Shankar Habi. - Who has been appointed Chief General Manager of Union Bank of India?
– Sarvesh Nandan. - Who has been appointed as Deputy Chief Minister in Madhya Pradesh?
– Shyamal Nandan. - Who has been appointed CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank?
– New CEO.
Awards & Honours
- Who received BBC Lifetime Achievement Award 2026?
– Amitabh Bachchan. - Who received Isha Foundation “Bharat Gaurav” Award for contributions to India?
– Isha Foundation. - Which film won Best Film at 79th BAFTA 2026?
– One Battle After Another. - Who received D.Litt from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata?
– Amitabh Bachchan. - Who received Royal Honour of ‘Dato’?
– MBRA Groups. - Which airport was Asia-Pacific Busiest Airport in 2025?
– Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. - Which airport received ASQ Customer Experience Award 2025?
– Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. - Who received President’s Police Colour Award 2026?
– Sikkim Police. - Who received Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025?
– Dr. Chakraborty Narayan. - Who won the 2026 Crafoord Prize?
– Dr. Ramesh Ramanathan. - Who received Global Teacher Prize 2026?
– Ramesh Lal. - Which company recognized as ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2025?
– SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited). - Who received Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025?
– Paradip Port Authority. - Who received 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award 2025?
– Gyalum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. - Which country won the most awards at the 2026 International Science Festival?
– India.
Obituaries
- Which former Indian Hockey player passed away at 72?
– Michael Nobbs. - Which Padma Shri awardee passed away at 92?
– Hugh Gantzer. - Which Odia artist passed away at 73?
– Geeta Pattnayak. - Which former Governor passed away at 60?
– Praveena Fipare. - Which Bengali scholar passed away at 92?
– Folkhen Senkar.
Digital & Government Initiatives
- Which portal was launched for venture schools?
– PMS Portal, launched by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. - Which campaign was started by Union Minister Jayant Sinha?
– “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai” campaign. - Which portal was launched for online grievance redressal by Delhi government?
– CM Jan Sunwai Portal, launched by Delhi Chief Minister. - Who launched Teacher App 2.0 with AI integration?
– Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. - Which AI product data portal for women was launched?
– SUJVIKA, launched by Union Minister Djarendra Singh.
Global & International Affairs
- Which European country passed a new law for 16-year-olds?
– Finland. - Which alliance was formed under India’s initiative in international research?
– Pax Silica Alliance. - Which initiative did Dirk Funder launch for children’s education?
– ‘Folabal Jyadmpayon Program’.
Environment & Biodiversity
- How many bird species were distributed to Andhra Pradesh under World For Kids programme?
– 5,555 birds. - Which state’s bird sanctuary site is in Patna?
– Bihar. - Which site is Chhari-Dhand Wetland in Gujarat?
– Gujarat. - Which atlas was published for second-state bird conservation?
– Bird Atlas, by Faridabad State Government. - How many villages are covered under ‘2047 Saral Biodiversity Program’ in Alwar, Rajasthan?
– 100 villages. - Which international place is allocated for eco-tourism for biodiversity research?
– Delhi, India. - Which state became India’s leading honey production state?
– Rajasthan.
Transport & Smart City Initiatives
- Which cooperative ride-hailing platform was launched in India?
– Bharat Taxi. - Which quantum project was launched in Amaravati?
– Amaravati Quantum Valley Project, Andhra Pradesh. - Which e-governance project was implemented by Dutch parliament?
– National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). - Which process was implemented in India for Kimberley Certification 2026?
– Kimberley Process. - Which cultural event “Barand Ratri” was conducted in 3 days?
– Indian Ministry of Culture. - Which portal was launched for QR code digital payments in rivers?
– India Digital QR Code Project.
Health & Social Campaigns
- Which campaign was started for Lymphatic Filariasis elimination in 2027?
– MDA Campaign, started by Union Health Minister. - Which infrastructure was inaugurated for rural development in Delhi?
– Community Development Center, Delhi. - Which comprehensive urban policy was implemented by Rajasthan?
– Rajasthan Comprehensive Urban Policy. - Which Indian army participated in IMACC 2026?
– 7 Indian Army units participated. - Which public system was launched based on Central Bank Digital Currency?
– Public Distribution System (CBDC-based), launched by Union Minister Amit Shah. - Which Article 21 initiative was promoted for menstrual health rights?
– Union Minister Sudhpriya Khatri. - Which statue was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
– Kular Vaske Sculpture at Assam.
AI & Technology Initiatives
- Which event highlighted Health AI Ecosystem in India?
– India AI Impact Summit 2026, launched by Union Minister Jitendra Prakash Nadda. - Which intelligent commerce service was launched for diaspora members?
– Visa Intelligent Commerce, launched by DBS Bank. - Which bridge was inaugurated by Delhi government?
– Lengtekai Bridge, inaugurated by Delhi Minister Laldur Haia. - Which Caste-Free Village program was implemented nationwide?
– Union Ministry of Social Justice, implemented across Bihar villages. - Who was the youngest speaker at India AI Impact Summit 2026?
– 8-year-old Ranveer Sereba. - Which counter-terrorism policy initiative was launched in India?
– ‘Prahaar’, launched by Central Government. - Which playground facilities were inaugurated by Union Minister Aditya Shah?
– Community sports grounds. - Which amendment was made for shops & establishments in Delhi?
– Night desert facilities, implemented in Delhi. - Which youth project was launched in West Bengal for children?
– ‘Banglar Jubo Shakti’ Project, launched by West Bengal Government. - Which logistics plan was signed for 2000 crore project in Vizhinjam?
– MoU signed by Central PSUs. - Which linguistic project launched multiple Indian language versions of the Constitution?
– Launched by Additional Deputy PM Radhakrishnan. - Which proposal was approved for state-level staff deployment?
– Approved by Central Ministry. - Which OBC reservation schemes were implemented for tribal and backward communities?
– Graded-1 & Graded-2 schemes, 3% reservation enforced. - Which veteran security organization accepted modernization proposals?
– Indian Defense & Security Force. - Which organization integrated AI and blockchain in education portals?
– Education Ministry, India.
Miscellaneous Initiatives & Projects
- Which Union Minister launched the Amaravati Quantum Valley Project in Andhra Pradesh?
– Union Minister, project in Andhra Pradesh. - Which e-governance system was implemented by the Dutch Parliament in India?
– National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). - Which process did India adopt for Kimberley Certification 2026?
– Kimberley Process Certification, approved by India. - Which cultural event “Barand Ratri” was conducted for 3 days in India?
– Ministry of Culture, India. - Which portal was launched for immediate digital QR code integration in river services?
– India Digital QR Code Project. - Which campaign was started for Lymphatic Filariasis elimination in 2027?
– MDA Campaign, led by Union Health Minister. - Which rural infrastructure project was inaugurated in Delhi?
– Community Development Center, Delhi. - Which urban policy was drafted and implemented in Rajasthan?
– Rajasthan Comprehensive Urban Policy. - Which international military event did 7 Indian Army units participate in 2026?
– International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026. - Which public distribution system was launched based on Central Bank Digital Currency?
– CBDC-based PDS, inaugurated by Union Minister Amit Shah. - Which initiative under Article 21 promotes menstrual health rights in India?
– Menstrual Health Project, launched by Union Minister Sudhpriya Khatri. - Which sculpture was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Assam?
– Kular Vaske Sculpture. - Which summit highlighted the Health AI Ecosystem in India?
– India AI Impact Summit 2026, launched by Union Minister Jitendra Prakash Nadda. - Which intelligent commerce service was launched for Indian diaspora members?
– Visa Intelligent Commerce, implemented by DBS Bank. - Which bridge was inaugurated by Delhi Government in 2026?
– Lengtekai Bridge, inaugurated by Delhi Minister Laldur Haia. - Which national program implemented caste-free villages across Bihar?
– Caste-Free Village Program, by Union Ministry of Social Justice. - Who was the youngest speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026?
– 8-year-old Ranveer Sereba. - Which counter-terrorism policy initiative was launched in India?
– ‘Prahaar’ Counter-Terrorism Policy, by Central Government. - Which playground facilities were inaugurated by Union Minister Aditya Shah?
– Community Sports Grounds. - Which youth project was launched in West Bengal for children?
– ‘Banglar Jubo Shakti’ Project, by West Bengal Government. - Which logistics plan was signed for a 2000 crore project in Vizhinjam?
– MoU signed by Central PSUs. - Which initiative translated the Indian Constitution into multiple Indian languages?
– Launched by Additional Deputy PM Radhakrishnan. - Which proposal was approved for state-level staff deployment and planning?
– Approved by Central Ministry. - Which OBC reservation schemes were implemented for tribal and backward communities?
– Graded-1 & Graded-2 schemes, 3% reservation enforced. - Which veteran security organization accepted modernization proposals in India?
– Indian Defense & Security Force. - Which education initiative integrated AI and blockchain in portals across India?
– Ministry of Education AI Integration Project. - Which award initiative promotes innovation in teaching using AI?
– Global Teacher Prize, presented in 2026. - Which state government launched digital literacy programs for youth?
– Rajasthan Government, via Digital Rajasthan Program. - Which AI-driven health monitoring project was inaugurated in Delhi?
– Health AI Monitoring System, by Union Health Ministry. - Which initiative was taken to boost cooperative ride-hailing services in India?
– Bharat Taxi, cooperative platform. - Which AI product data portal was launched for women entrepreneurs?
– SUJVIKA, launched by Union Minister Djarendra Singh. - Which portal was launched to address public grievances online in Delhi?
– CM Jan Sunwai Portal, launched by Delhi Government. - Which campaign encourages school participation in digital education?
– PMS Portal Campaign, for venture schools. - Which youth awareness campaign was started by Union Minister Jayant Sinha?
– “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai” campaign. - Which Ministry implemented QR code-based river navigation project?
– Ministry of Waterways, India. - Which international bridge project was inaugurated to improve local transport?
– Lengtekai Bridge, Delhi. - Which AI summit featured keynote speakers from around the world including youth participants?
– India AI Impact Summit 2026. - Which counter-terrorism exercise was part of India’s national security initiative?
– ‘Prahaar’ Counter-Terrorism Policy. - Which statue of a cultural figure was inaugurated in Assam?
– Kular Vaske Sculpture, by PM Narendra Modi. - Which Ministry oversaw the implementation of caste-free villages across Bihar?
– Union Ministry of Social Justice. - Which ministry launched Health AI Ecosystem for policy planning?
– Union Ministry of Health, India AI Impact Summit. - Which Indian bank launched Intelligent Commerce platform for diaspora services?
– DBS Bank. - Which logistics plan received approval for Vizhinjam port development?
– Central PSUs MoU, 2000 crore project. - Which state implemented digital literacy programs for youth empowerment?
– Rajasthan Government, Digital Rajasthan Program. - Which quantum valley project was inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh?
– Amaravati Quantum Valley Project. - Which public system is based on Central Bank Digital Currency?
– CBDC-based Public Distribution System, by Union Minister Amit Shah. - Which Indian Ministry launched Menstrual Health Initiative under Article 21?
– Union Ministry of Health, India. - Which youth speaker inspired participants at India AI Impact Summit 2026?
– 8-year-old Ranveer Sereba. - Which West Bengal project focuses on youth empowerment and skill development?
– ‘Banglar Jubo Shakti’ Project. - Which cultural program “Barand Ratri” lasted three days?
– Ministry of Culture, India. - Which initiative translated the Indian Constitution into multiple Indian languages?
– Launched by Additional Deputy PM Radhakrishnan. - Which OBC reservation scheme ensures 3% quota for backward communities?
– Graded-1 & Graded-2 schemes. - Which campaign improved rural infrastructure in Delhi?
– Community Development Centers, Delhi Government. - Which initiative supports cooperative ride-hailing platforms across India?
– Bharat Taxi, Cooperative Platform. - Which AI portal was launched specifically for women entrepreneurs?
– SUJVIKA. - Which national portal addresses citizen grievances online?
– CM Jan Sunwai Portal, Delhi. - Which campaign promotes school participation in digital education?
– PMS Portal Campaign. - Which youth campaign encourages joining digital initiatives?
– “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai”. - Which bridge improves connectivity and transport in Delhi?
– Lengtekai Bridge. - Which summit highlighted Health AI Ecosystem in India?
– India AI Impact Summit 2026. - Which counter-terrorism policy was launched nationally?
– ‘Prahaar’ Counter-Terrorism Policy. - Which statue was inaugurated in Assam?
– Kular Vaske Sculpture, PM Narendra Modi. - Which villages were implemented as caste-free in Bihar?
– Caste-Free Village Program, Union Ministry of Social Justice. - Which intelligent commerce platform was launched for Indian diaspora?
– Visa Intelligent Commerce, DBS Bank. - Which logistics MoU was signed for Vizhinjam Port?
– 2000 crore project, Central PSUs. - Which AI project was launched for health monitoring?
– Health AI Monitoring System, Union Health Ministry. - Which youth project was launched in West Bengal?
– ‘Banglar Jubo Shakti’ Project. - Which program ensures constitutional translation in multiple languages?
– Additional Deputy PM Radhakrishnan initiative. - Which OBC reservation scheme applies to tribal communities?
– Graded-1 & Graded-2, 3% quota. - Which quantum project was inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh?
– Amaravati Quantum Valley Project. - Which public system integrates CBDC in PDS?
– CBDC-based Public Distribution System. - Which AI initiative ensures menstrual health rights under Article 21?
– Union Health Ministry Initiative. - Which youth speaker represented young talent at AI Summit?
– Ranveer Sereba, 8 years old. - Which cultural three-day program is conducted by Ministry of Culture?
– Barand Ratri. - Which AI portal supports women entrepreneurs?
– SUJVIKA. - Which national grievance portal was launched in Delhi?
– CM Jan Sunwai Portal. - Which bridge project was inaugurated by Delhi Minister Laldur Haia?
– Lengtekai Bridge. - Which initiative encourages school participation in digital education?
– PMS Portal Campaign. - Which youth campaign was launched by Union Minister Jayant Sinha?
– “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai”. - Which military challenge did India participate in 2026?
– IMACC 2026, 7 Indian Army units. - Which logistics MoU covers Vizhinjam 2000 crore project?
– Central PSUs agreement. - Which counter-terrorism policy was implemented nationally?
– ‘Prahaar’. - Which cultural sculpture was inaugurated in Assam?
– Kular Vaske Sculpture, PM Narendra Modi. - Which youth empowerment project was launched in West Bengal?
– Banglar Jubo Shakti Project. - Which CBDC-based system was launched for public distribution?
– Union Minister Amit Shah initiative. - Which AI summit highlighted health technology ecosystem?
– India AI Impact Summit 2026. - Which bridge improved connectivity in Delhi?
– Lengtekai Bridge. - Which caste-free village program was launched in Bihar?
– Union Ministry of Social Justice. - Which youth speaker represented 8-year-old participants in AI summit?
– Ranveer Sereba. - Which program translated Constitution into multiple Indian languages?
– Additional Deputy PM Radhakrishnan initiative. - Which OBC reservation scheme was enforced for tribal communities?
– Graded-1 & Graded-2, 3% quota. - Which community sports grounds were inaugurated by Union Minister Aditya Shah?
– Rural and urban youth sports facilities. - Which QR code digital navigation portal was launched?
– India Digital QR Code Project. - Which AI portal supports women entrepreneurs’ data?
– SUJVIKA Portal. - Which community development center project was launched in Delhi?
– Union Ministry of Rural Development. - Which youth campaign promotes joining digital initiatives?
– “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai”. - Which AI health monitoring project was launched in India?
– Health AI Monitoring System. - Which quantum valley project was launched in Andhra Pradesh?
– Amaravati Quantum Valley Project. - Which logistics MoU was signed for Vizhinjam Port?
– 2000 crore project, Central PSUs. - Which intelligent commerce platform was launched for diaspora?
– Visa Intelligent Commerce, DBS Bank.